The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 37,700
€ 39,800
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 30 TDI is 14 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Audi A4 30 TDI
Mercedes C 280
1427
1842
2022
1444
1770
2008
1842 mm
Width
1770 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1427 mm
Height
1444 mm
2820
4726
2760
4586
4726 mm
Length
4586 mm
2820 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 30 TDI
Mercedes C 280
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.22 %
General
Audi A4 30 TDI
Mercedes C 280
B9 (8W)
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 30 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
DEUC
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
120 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 30 TDI
120 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
270 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 30 TDI
270 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Audi A4 30 TDI
Mercedes C 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 30 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
12.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
Audi A4 30 TDI
12.83 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 30 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 30 TDI
67 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
58 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
592 mi
Range
446 mi
Audi A4 30 TDI
592 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.3 kWh
Audi A4 30 TDI
86.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 30 TDI
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
